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Tom Platt poser for York City

York City midfielder Tom Platt, pictured in action for the Minstermen in pre- season, is starring on loan for Harrogate Town and tonight hopes to help the Wetherby Roaders into the third round of the FA Cup

The winners will take on their Championship hosts during the first weekend of January, by which time City first-year professional Platt is due back at Bootham Crescent following the expiry of his loan spell at Wetherby Road.

Minstermen chief Gary Mills has not ruled out an extension to Platt’s stay, but added that he would only do that if it is in the interests of his club.

He said: “It will be a decision to be made nearer the time but, if we bring him back, it will be for the right reasons and because he’s a York City player.”

Mills has been pleased, however, with the exposure to men’s football that Platt has received at Harrogate with the teenage midfielder having netted five times, including a goal during the initial game with Hastings, since making the switch to Town in November.

“I’m delighted for him,” Mills said of Platt’s loan success. “He’s growing up and we are continuing to see a difference in him during training. It’s all about bringing young lads on the right way. He’s getting the experience of regular games, which is better than him being here and not playing.”

Platt goes into tonight’s away game fresh from scoring twice in Town’s 2-1 win at Colwyn Bay in Blue Square Bet North on Saturday.

Harrogate will be without defender Alan White, who is suspended following his dismissal in the FA Trophy defeat by Gainsborough last month.

Comments

there's some real potential in this lad, but surely if our squad is at the level in january as it is right now, we can't rob him of playing at the riverside?

there's some real potential in this lad, but surely if our squad is at the level in january as it is right now, we can't rob him of playing at the riverside?rogue84

there's some real potential in this lad, but surely if our squad is at the level in january as it is right now, we can't rob him of playing at the riverside?

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henleazeyorkie
12:24pm Thu 13 Dec 12

rogue84 wrote…

there's some real potential in this lad, but surely if our squad is at the level in january as it is right now, we can't rob him of playing at the riverside?

Exactly what I was thinking. Besides, and with complete respect to Tom and Harrogate's opponents, Hastings and Colwyn Bay are hardly Gillingham et al.

Best of luck to Harrogate tonight though. Really hope they make it

[quote][p][bold]rogue84[/bold] wrote:
there's some real potential in this lad, but surely if our squad is at the level in january as it is right now, we can't rob him of playing at the riverside?[/p][/quote]Exactly what I was thinking. Besides, and with complete respect to Tom and Harrogate's opponents, Hastings and Colwyn Bay are hardly Gillingham et al.
Best of luck to Harrogate tonight though. Really hope they make ithenleazeyorkie

rogue84 wrote…

there's some real potential in this lad, but surely if our squad is at the level in january as it is right now, we can't rob him of playing at the riverside?

Exactly what I was thinking. Besides, and with complete respect to Tom and Harrogate's opponents, Hastings and Colwyn Bay are hardly Gillingham et al.

Best of luck to Harrogate tonight though. Really hope they make it

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kirkbride1979
1:01pm Thu 13 Dec 12

only bring him back if he is going to play !! he is at that stage were he needs games to become a better player

only bring him back if he is going to play !! he is at that stage were he needs games to become a better playerkirkbride1979

only bring him back if he is going to play !! he is at that stage were he needs games to become a better player

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PhilipInYork
1:24pm Thu 13 Dec 12

Oh, that's interest and more obvious that I assumed...Harrogate aren't full time, so Platt comes back and trains with York as a full time player?

Nice. Great hopes for this lad.

Oh, that's interest and more obvious that I assumed...Harrogate aren't full time, so Platt comes back and trains with York as a full time player?
Nice. Great hopes for this lad.PhilipInYork

Oh, that's interest and more obvious that I assumed...Harrogate aren't full time, so Platt comes back and trains with York as a full time player?

Nice. Great hopes for this lad.

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bill bailey
2:46pm Thu 13 Dec 12

Leave the lad where he is, hes one for next season.hopefully if they play Middlesbough we can see what he can realy do on a big stage,

Leave the lad where he is, hes one for next season.hopefully if they play Middlesbough we can see what he can realy do on a big stage,bill bailey

Leave the lad where he is, hes one for next season.hopefully if they play Middlesbough we can see what he can realy do on a big stage,

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Phil, Leeds
4:23pm Thu 13 Dec 12

He's an interesting player but it would be mean not to let him play at Boro' assuming Harrogate win tonight which isn't as definite as some seem to think.

He's an interesting player but it would be mean not to let him play at Boro' assuming Harrogate win tonight which isn't as definite as some seem to think.Phil, Leeds

He's an interesting player but it would be mean not to let him play at Boro' assuming Harrogate win tonight which isn't as definite as some seem to think.

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long distance depressive
8:00pm Thu 13 Dec 12

Once we are in a safe position in the league then he and Allen should be given a few chances.

Once we are in a safe position in the league then he and Allen should be given a few chances.long distance depressive

Once we are in a safe position in the league then he and Allen should be given a few chances.

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YorkCityLuke
9:44pm Thu 13 Dec 12

Just scored again - I say, let him play at Boro (if they win), then recall him. Seems to know where the goal is.

Just scored again - I say, let him play at Boro (if they win), then recall him. Seems to know where the goal is.YorkCityLuke

Just scored again - I say, let him play at Boro (if they win), then recall him. Seems to know where the goal is.

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Some old bloke
11:19pm Thu 13 Dec 12

Surprisingly Harrogate lost on penalties in the end, so they won't be playing Middlesbrough anyway. Shame.

Surprisingly Harrogate lost on penalties in the end, so they won't be playing Middlesbrough anyway. Shame.Some old bloke

Surprisingly Harrogate lost on penalties in the end, so they won't be playing Middlesbrough anyway. Shame.

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GreenshawGrinder
12:32am Fri 14 Dec 12

A midfielder who scores goals, could be worth a punt, midfield so far this season has been disappointing.

A midfielder who scores goals, could be worth a punt, midfield so far this season has been disappointing.GreenshawGrinder

A midfielder who scores goals, could be worth a punt, midfield so far this season has been disappointing.

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